In early 2020, The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)’s board adopted 2030 sustainability goals to reduce emissions, decrease water use, divert more of its waste stream, and increase employee engagement related to sustainability. In developing these goals and the implementation plans to advance them, MAC embraced a “living systems” approach to sustainability. What have they learned by […]
Minnesota is in the process of electrification – replacing technologies that use fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) with those that are powered by electricity. As part of a two-year process to engage stakeholders on the challenges and opportunities of electrification, the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) commissioned a series of white-papers to develop […]
Spend your day with Environmental Initiative with its free virtual program from 8:15-9:30 a.m. and in the evening from 5-7:30 p.m. for a happy hour at Quincy Hall. Registration for the in-person celebration closed May 11. If you would still like to register for the in-person event, please contact Rachel Geissinger by email or telephone. If cost is a barrier, […]
How much air pollution are you exposed to each day? A study released in late 2021 shows that in America the answer may depend on your skin color. Minnesota has made progress reducing air pollution over the past decade and currently meets federal air quality standards. Despite these trends, even moderate levels of air pollution […]
Join us on Feb. 10 to hear from rural, Indigenous, and urban BIPOC community leaders and legislators representing communities disproportionately affected by pollution, climate change, and other environmental challenges at our 2023 legislative preview.
REGISTRATION The 2023 Awards celebration will be held May 18 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at PAIKKA in St. Paul. The registration fee is $75 to attend. Register Contact Rachel Geissinger at 612-334-3388 ext. 8122 with any questions about registration. We are dedicated to making the celebration as accessible as possible. Please connect with Rachel to request an accessibility […]
Join us on Oct. 26 to hear from Minnesota's nonprofits, state governments, community leaders, and business authorities about funding and resources under the Inflation Reduction Act. Panelists will discuss how federal funds will impact Minnesota and its marginalized communities.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is hosting the first of several co-learning community conversations over the next few months on implementing Minnesota’s new cumulative impacts law. Clean Air Minnesota (CAM) staff invites members and colleagues to gather at Environmental Initiative’s office at 1 pm on Jan. 30 to livestream the event. Afterward, they will […]
Clean Air Minnesota is a coalition of air quality leaders who are working voluntarily and proactively to reduce man-made sources of fine particulate matter and ground-level ozone.
The Environmental Justice Coordinating Council is hosting a community event to spark important community conversations about air pollution and health.
The Sustainable Growth Coalition will convene all members on March 26, 2024. Contact Britta Dornfeld if you are interested in becoming a member.
1 - 2:30 p.m. - Streaming MPCA co-learning conversation 2:30 - 3 p.m. - Informal conversation The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is hosting the second co-learning conversation about implementing Minnesota’s new cumulative impact law on Tuesday, March 26. This series of presentations from outside experts will set the stage for interactive engagement over the summer. By […]